Flying SwingsCentrifugal Force

This ride is designed to use

centrifugal force. Centrifugal force is a force that pushes

outwards when objects move in a circular direction.

This gives the person on the ride a feeling like they

are flying.

ElectricityThe electricity

powers the ride to make the ride spin

in a clockwise direction.

Electricity is also used to power the lights. The diagram below shows how

this works:

Energy Transfers• Energy transfer from electricity to kinetic energy• Energy transfer from electrical energy to light energy

Reflection and Refraction

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